7 replies to this topic

[Cjbagnall]

The main connection on the solenoid is all wobbley,. The car starts when I press the connection down with a screw driver but doesn't without. I've been told I'll need a new starter motor, is it possible to fix it or shall I just get a new starter. Cheers chris

[KernowCooper]

What starter are we talking about? inertia or pre-engeaged, if its where the cable connects on the inertia then you can buy spare parts as reqyuired and the same for the later type, depends how old the starter is and what the rest is like when you check it over

 

Ring Mini Spares or failing them Someford Mini they keep lots of electrical repair parts

Edited by KernowCooper, 13 October 2013 - 03:34 PM.

[Cjbagnall]

It's a pre engaged I think, the solenoid is connected to the starter. It's an 86 Mayfair 998 thanks

[Ethel]

The threaded connection posts are the solenoid contacts at the other end. You can strip it down & find service parts on eBay etc.

[Cjbagnall]

I think it's the other connection the male spade connection

[dklawson]

I don't work on any cars that have the pre-engaged starter but from looking at parts diagrams I thought the entire pre-engaged starter solenoid could be replaced as a unit?  

[Ethel]

It can, if it's the operating terminal  (red/white or red/brown wire) you might get lucky with a soldering iron if it's just a dry joint. 

[Cjbagnall]

Thanks, I'll look into getting one or maybe the soldering iron. Found this happy chappy changing one http://m.youtube.com...h?v=Af-SxRROHzA

Edited by Cjbagnall, 14 October 2013 - 06:10 AM.